forged

• Qualifie quelque chose qui a été formé par chauffage et martelage du métal, ou qui a été créé ou façonné avec effort. S'emploie aussi pour désigner quelque chose qui a été frauduleusement copié ou falsifié.

Describes something that has been shaped by heating and hammering, or something that has been created or formed with great effort. Also used to describe something that has been fraudulently copied or counterfeited.

1. Falsely made or copiedB2formal

   Made with the intention to deceive; counterfeit.

   Faux, contrefait

   • The police discovered a forged passport in his luggage.
   • She was arrested for using a forged signature on the contract.
   • The painting was a forged copy of a famous masterpiece.

   Synonymesartificialboguscounterfeitfakefalsefraudulentimitationphonyshamspurious

   Antonymesauthenticgenuineoriginalreal

2. B2formal

   Formed or shaped by heating and hammering metal.

   Forgé (par chauffage et martelage)

   • The blacksmith created a forged iron gate for the castle.
   • These forged steel tools are extremely durable.
   • The sword was forged in a traditional workshop.

   Synonymesbeatenhammeredwrought

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de donner forme à un métal en le chauffant et en le martelant, de créer quelque chose avec effort, ou de falsifier quelque chose.

A verb used to indicate the act of shaping metal by heating and hammering, or creating something with effort, or counterfeiting something.

1. B2formal

   To shape metal by heating and hammering it.

   Forger (le métal)

   • The blacksmith forged a sword from steel.
   • They forged the iron into a decorative gate.
   • He learned to forge metal at the workshop.

   Synonymesbeatfashionformhammermoldshapework

2. B2formal

   To create or develop something strong, such as a relationship or plan.

   forger

   • They forged a strong friendship over the years.
   • The two companies forged a new partnership.
   • She forged a successful career in journalism.

   Synonymesbuildconstructcraftcreatedevelopestablishfashionform

   Antonymesbreakdestroydissolveruinundermine

3. Fake or counterfeitB2formal

   To make a fraudulent copy of something, such as a signature or document.

   Falsifier

   • He was arrested for forging the signature on the check.
   • They forged the documents to gain access to the building.
   • The painting was forged and sold as an original.

   Synonymescounterfeitfabricatefakefalsify

4. Move forward steadilyC1formal

   To move forward with determination and strength.

   Avancer résolument

   • The team forged ahead despite the difficulties.
   • She forged through the crowd to reach the stage.
   • He forged his way through the dense forest.

   Synonymesadvancedrivepress onprogresspush on

   Antonymesfalterhaltlagrecederetreatstall